Child and Family Case Worker
Core
Lead case management for complex, vulnerable families at risk of entering the Child Protection system, providing therapeutic and in-home practical care to keep children safe and achieve family goals.
Role type
Senior IC Child and Family Case Worker
Builds
Collaborative case plans and referrals to specialist support services for families in crisis
Domain
Social Services / Child Protection / Family Support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, Child protection, Domestic family violence intervention, First Nations cultural safety, Attachment theory, Trauma-informed practice, Child development
Preferred skills
Experience with hard-to-reach families, Knowledge of QLD child safety frameworks
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Visit families in their homes to assess needs and develop collaborative case plans, Provide therapeutic and practical in-home care, Prioritize family concerns and coordinate referrals to specialist services
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC